Network Engineer (Defence)

• Location: Bristol, Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
• Salary: upto  £53,381 per annum
• Benefits: 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, additional benefits package
• Security Clearance: Required government security clearance

Network Engineer playing a pivotal role in the development and management of a new defence network. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only support existing network operations but also to design and manage a cutting-edge network infrastructure.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide ongoing support for our current network operations, including troubleshooting, port re-configuration, managing warranty incidents, and software upgrades.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for external suppliers, ensuring that network-related activities are delivered cost-effectively and on time.
• Utilize network management systems software and tools to collect data, model performance, and generate improvement proposals.
• Assist in the resolution of network incidents and major security issues.
• Collaborate closely with the IT Security function to support network security certification and ensure secure network operations.
• Engage in project-related work, supporting future defence sector network projects and the delivery of network and security projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a networking and/or security role.
• Willingness and ability to undergo government security clearance.
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest technical developments in networking hardware and software, such as software-defined networks.
• Demonstrable knowledge in enterprise networking, L2/L3 concepts, high availability protocols, next-generation firewalls, network monitoring tools, and network troubleshooting tools like Wireshark.
• Experience with VPN & Remote Access and Wireless Administration.

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